The Charm of Tuscany | Festivals Aug - Oct 2017 | Luxe Travel

Thursday, August 3, 2017

Tuscany in summer has a thousand facets and a thousand ways to seduce you. Tuscany offers a series of festivals and cultural events including horse race in medieval style, international photography festival and opera concerts that take you back to the splendors of the Renaissance and also bring you the best of tradition culture of Tuscany!

The Palio di Siena

Horse race in one of the most beautiful squares in the world that the whole city takes part in with medieval costumes and hallowed rituals!
Event Date: 16 August, 2017

Cortona On the Move

The international photography festival featuring photographers’ works in Tuscan town’s historic locations. The festival also features dozens of exhibitions, events and workshops.
Event Period: From now to 1 October, 2017

Puccini Festival

Takes place in the open air theater, Puccini Festival is an annual summer opera festival held in July and August to present the masterpiece of the famous Italian composer Giacomo Puccini . Anyone in love with the Opera certainly cannot miss this event.
Event Date: Until 19 August, 2017